Is the Museum the right venue for our event?
We offer an exceptional setting for many types of gatherings and can accommodate a wide variety of needs. We recommend you schedule a tour prior to booking your event to ensure that the Museum is the perfect fit. Please note that we do not have a single room to accommodate sit-down dinners of 75 people or more. However, we can certainly place tables throughout the Museum for fun and unique seating. Please discuss the options with Museum staff.
When can we rent the Children’s Museum of Denver?
Our facility can be rented year round, depending on availability. Meetings, focus groups and small parties can be held during business hours. After-hours events may begin one hour after closing and events must conclude by 11 p.m. (including cleanup time) unless an alternate time is approved by Museum staff.
What are your regular business hours?
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday - 9:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Is there a fee for parking?
We will make arrangements regarding any parking needs. Typically parking is free of charge for our guests. However, an additional fee for parking may apply, depending on the date and time of the event.
What are your catering guidelines?
At this time, you may use any caterer you wish. The Children's Museum can provide recommendations. All alcoholic beverages must be served with food and may only be served at after-hours events. The Museum reserves the right to require that management and distribution of alcohol be performed by a licensed bartender or catering company. In these cases, proof of license is required. No open flames are permitted in the Children’s Museum.
Is there a reservation deposit?
To reserve your event date and time, a signed rental agreement is due along with a non-refundable 25% deposit of the total rental fee is due within two (2) weeks of receiving a rental agreement from the Children's Museum.
Can we decorate?
Of course! All decorations must be approved by Museum staff and must follow our facility and environmental guidelines: no tacks, nails or tape may be used on any surface of the Children’s Museum. Helium balloons are not permitted. You may decorate/setup prior to your event, although additional charges may apply and a designated time must be approved by Museum staff. You are responsible for removing all decorations.
Does CMD require liability insurance?
Yes. Please call 303.561.0101 for more details.
Where can we set up presentations, activities or performers?
Depending on scale, our Theater is an excellent spot for entertainers to perform, to set-up food, for dancing, etc. During good weather, the Museum plaza is available for rental.
The Theater has a large performance area with retractable bleacher seating for approximately 150 people and offers lighting, a sound system with podium, microphone(s) and vibrant wall murals. Due to our circuit restrictions, any electrical equipment brought into the Museum must be 120V or lower. Entertainers are not included in the cost of the rental.
Will we need security?
Security is required for all events in which alcohol is served and for events over 125 people. The Children's Museum reserves the option to require security for any event.
How many people can we have at the Children’s Museum?
The maximum capacity of the Children’s Museum of Denver is 500. This includes catering, security or other personnel. Events with guests under the age of 18 must provide the appropriate ratio of 1 adult to every 6 children. The user is also responsible for staffing any special requirements including coat check, check-in table, valet parking, etc.
Do we have to clean up?
Yes, the Children’s Museum is a self-setup facility. Museum staff will assist, but you are ultimately responsible for all setup and cleanup.
Do we provide our own tables and chairs?
The Children's Museum has a limited number of chairs and tables available. No linens are provided. A list of preferred event equipment rental companies can be supplied upon request.
Where can we eat and drink?
A number of spaces are available to set-up for sit down dinners, buffets and cocktail receptions. Please schedule a tour to see what we have to offer. No food or beverage is permitted within the Museum’s exhibit spaces without permission.
Can we smoke?
Smoking is not permitted on Museum property.
